The Leatherbound Books
Burlington, Vermont, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2014 | SELF
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"Quite humbly, the EP presents five lovingly crafted little folk tunes, played and sung with precision, grace and warmth. No more, no less. And I like it. A lot."
"Tender My Hopes feels familiar. It's like when you're drawn to someone you're certain you've never met, but can't shake the feeling that you have. From the moment you press play, the EP has an inviting quality. It feels lived-in and cozy."
"I mean, come on! You'd need to be Cruella de Vil not to love that." - Seven Days
"Daniels and Buttolph bring an energetic approach to their folky, Americana-inspired group."
"Lively songs and engaging stage banter." - The Burlington Free Press
Discography
Tender My Hopes EP, February 2015
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Bio
The Leatherbound Books forge a uniquely inspired, poppy blend of danceable folk music. Fresh off the release of their debut EP, Tender My Hopes, the Burlington, Vermont-based band has toured throughout New England in the last year. The band’s upbeat tunes and infectious energy have earned them spots sharing some of Vermont’s biggest stages with nationally renowned acts such as Current Swell, Swear & Shake, and The Wild Feathers.
"Tender My Hopes feels familiar. It's like when you're drawn to someone you're certain you've never met, but can't shake the feeling that you have. From the moment you press play, the EP has an inviting quality. It feels lived-in and cozy." –Seven Days
At the core of the Burlington, Vermont based band, casually sits frontman, Eric Daniels. Daniels' brilliantly catchy and inherently honest songwriting is seamlessly augmented by the angelic vocal contributions of songwriter/bassist, Jackie Buttolph. Together, what they create on stage is a refreshingly transparent snapshot into the soul of the band's expressive foundation and fun-loving nature, which is further complimented by the driving, stomp-worthy groundwork of drummer Charlie Smyrk.
“Smyrk summed up the band’s vibe best when he called them ‘darkly optimistic.’ Although this seems contradictory, it’s an apt description of the band’s grim humor that coexists with their relentless, inspiring hopefulness.” – The Vermont Cynic
The band's debut EP, Tender My Hopes, is available now for free download on Bandcamp.
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